S16.2XXD — Laceration of muscle, fascia and tendon at neck level, subsequent encounter
Is S16.2XXD billable?
Yes — S16.2XXD is billable for FY2027. S16.2XXD is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code at the highest level of specificity in its branch. S16.2XXD may be submitted for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
S16.2XXD at a glance
| Code | S16.2XXD |
|---|---|
| Description | Laceration of muscle, fascia and tendon at neck level, subsequent encounter |
| Billable | Yes |
| Code set | ICD-10-CM FY2027 |
| Valid for encounters | October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 |
| 7th character "D" | subsequent encounter |
What does the 7th character "D" mean in S16.2XXD?
In S16.2XXD, the 7th character D means subsequent encounter. The 7th character is required for S16.2XXD to be a valid, complete code.
Same condition, different episode of care — switch the 7th character:
Which MS-DRGs does S16.2XXD group to?
S16.2XXD sits in MDC 23 and helps define the logic of 2 MS-DRGs (version 44, FY2027). Which one a stay actually groups to also depends on procedures and secondary diagnoses.
- 949Aftercare with CC/MCCmedical
- 950Aftercare without CC/MCCmedical
How is S16.2XXD listed in the Alphabetic Index?
The Alphabetic Index lists these routes under S16.2, the nearest indexed parent of S16.2XXD. Use them to find the family, then select the specific code.
- Injury › muscle › neck › laceration
Use additional code — inherited from Chapter 19
Report an additional code alongside S16.2XXD to fully describe the condition. S16.2XXD is sequenced first.
- code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-)
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from Chapter 19
The conditions below are not part of S16.2XXD, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S16.2XXD and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S10-S19
The conditions below are not part of S16.2XXD, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S16.2XXD and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S16
The conditions below are not part of S16.2XXD, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S16.2XXD and the excluded code may both be reported.
- sprain of joint or ligament at neck level (S13.9)
Code also — inherited from S16
Two codes may be needed to describe the condition fully. Whether S16.2XXD is sequenced first depends on the reason for the encounter.
- any associated open wound (S11.-)
How long has S16.2XXD existed?
S16.2XXD has been in ICD-10-CM since at least FY2016, the earliest fiscal year on record here.
Derived from the official order files for FY2016–FY2026. FY2017 and FY2020 publish no order file, so those years are not covered.